https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:18:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367869 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:11:21 +0000 celia 367869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's great when we manage to realize by ourselves what fits and don't doesn't it?YLF is an eye opener.<br /> You do have a great body and I'm sure there will be amazing suits for you to find out there.<br /> Outfit #2 is smashing, you look fabulous in it.</p> <p>PS: I agree with Angie, Mr. Powell just looked at your smile, didn't even noticed the suit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367792 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:50:55 +0000 Aunty 367792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dont give the suit another thought, it is gone, history it never happened!<br /> Now the new outfit WOW gorgeous.</p> <p>Ok all together now three cheers for YLF and the wonderful Angie YAY!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367734 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:50:59 +0000 Nadya 367734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isn't it great how photos give us a fresh perspective? I have a (digital) stack of photos of outfits I've taken that I haven't shared but have learned a lot from just seeing them for myself. One outfit I thought was nothing special ended up being my favorite when I saw the photos.</p> <p>Enjoy suit shopping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367691 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:47:24 +0000 cjh 367691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was looking for the "daring" top under the suit, and realized it's totally hidden, just like the rest of you. Move that suit on, make room for better things to come! Good luck on the bike ride. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367681 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:39:25 +0000 Angie 367681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Outfit #2 is sublime. Don't worry about the suit! All Mr. Powell saw was your radiant smile:)</p> <p>And off you go suit shopping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367678 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:36:57 +0000 Briar 367678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love outfit #2 on you, so cute and sassy. I agree with @kate--the red purse is fab, just move it over to outfit #2. The suit in #1 swallows you up so I support the trip to the donation pile to bless a new owner. When you want to reminisce about the suit, you have the memorable picture with Colin Powell instead of the physical suit taking up room in your closet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367602 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:35:51 +0000 MNsara 367602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your suit story makes it all the more fun! </p> <p>I agree that you look so adorable in the second outfit - quite the difference ;-)</p> <p>If you need to replace the suit, it will also be fun to see what YLF-approved auit you would get. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367592 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:26:38 +0000 Sara L. 367592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too bad the suit doesn't fit since it's a pretty color. I like the tunic and cardigan in Outfit #2, I personally struggle with long cardigans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367579 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:18:07 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 367579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That suit looks at least 2 sizes too large for your beautiful body. Now outfit 2 is cute and fits well. Very nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367555 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:37:08 +0000 kellygirl 367555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol! You are such a good sport : ) Great revelation about the ill-fitting suit. I'm sure we have all felt the same about some of our pre-YLF ensembles! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367553 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:34:20 +0000 yellowgirl 367553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The picture with Colin Powell just makes story of this suit even more delightful! Thanks for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367552 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:32:22 +0000 Kristine 367552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh well, you smiled big for the camera, so I'm sure it was fine! I've learned a lot too. Even outfits I put together late last year sometimes make me cringe a little. It's so helpful to have the feedback and see yourself through the camera. I love your pumps and your red bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367546 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:17:57 +0000 modgrl 367546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have the most adorable little body, please don't hide it under miles of ill fitting fabric!<br /> There are lots of cute suits out there. Maybe you need a petite size for your tiny frame? Love your outfit #2 and the new bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367539 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:45 +0000 Laurie 367539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I have to log off....but here's some really bad news. I just remembered something.<br /> I met a famous person in that suit, Mr. Colin Powell. OMG.</p> <p>Thanks everyone - love you guys!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367537 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:56:32 +0000 Ornella 367537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Thank you YLF for saving me from myself."</p> <p>That should be framed and hanged on the wall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367533 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:50:30 +0000 Suz 367533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing, the power of a photo, isn't it? Oh well...someone will love (and fit) that beautiful suit. </p> <p>I really like you in Outfit 2 and agree the bag is fab! </p> <p>Thank you for being vulnerable like this. I think the rest of us who are new can learn a lot from your sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367532 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:48:15 +0000 MsMary 367532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG you guys! LOVE that red bag, and great call about the ill-fitting suit! Isn't it amazing how YLF opens our eyes to that kind of thing?</p> <p>But Outfit Number Two is just FANTASTIC!! You have the cutest figure and I think the leggings look so cute on you! Love those sandals, too!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367531 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:47:31 +0000 Laurie 367531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kate! Hilarious! You made my day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367529 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:45:36 +0000 yellowgirl 367529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had a few of those self-revelations since joining YLF, too! You look great in outfit #2! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367527 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:38:14 +0000 Kate 367527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you recognize how poorly the suit fits, because I looked at the outfits before reading anything and was worried that we were going to have to let you down slowly.</p> <p>Outfit number 2 is amazing! Well done, and miles ahead of the suit in outfit #1! Your red bag is great too! Maybe you could pair it with the second outfit for a pop of color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-or-what-not-to-wear#post-367523 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:29:07 +0000 Laurie 367523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Normally I would only post stuff that I really think looks good, or that i have a question about. But,so let me just say One More Time how much YLF has changed my life. And, to demonstrate, I am going to share an outfit I'm getting rid of.</p> <p>Last week I pulled out a Talbot's suit that is about 3 years old. Got it at the outlet, and even had it "altered". Sleeve length, pants length, maybe even a tuck in the jacket, though you'd never know it. (In fact, the cleaner messed up the sleeves on the jacket, almost ruined it.) </p> <p>I put it on, in my new YLF-inspired life, and thought, "hmmm, these pants don't feel right...they're sitting low, hanging funny" But, they weren't AS short as some of my trousers were (preYLF. Of course). So, I worked on putting an outfit together, and the pieces aren't bad. Off I went to Parsippany.</p> <p>1) My awesome red Hobo bag. Love this bag.</p> <p>2) print knit top - Kenneth Cole, from TJ Maxx.. It's cute on its own-- it has 3 or 4 metal rings at each shoulder strap. Anyway, I would usually have just worn a solid cami, black or white, so this was a style choice.<br /> 3) Regular pearls<br /> 4) Sofft patent pumps (Florence possibly, got them at Rack) - a flight attendant complimented me on them -- batting 1000 with these shoes getting compliments.</p> <p>But -- OMG you guys...this suit is the most ill-fitting thing on earth!! Donate, donate, donate!</p> <p>Basically I need to invest in a full length mirror ASAP. Thank you YLF for saving me from myself.</p> <p>To redeem myself here, I think that Outfit #2 was cute, and a little outside my comfort zone. I had never worn tights with a tunic top. The top had hung in my closet for months. </p> <p>Top : Alfani from Macy's<br /> Tights : Loft<br /> Sweater : Loft<br /> Shoes : Franco Sarto, the ones I had on in cupertino.<br /> Belt : I actually have a belt on that you can't see too well, from Chico's -- this print is big, so maybe if I want to belt it, a wide black elasticized belt?</p> <p>Anyway,I have a feeling that I'm going to learn more from my bad outfits than my good ones...</p> <p>The bike ride starts tomorrow, so I'll check in post-184 miles. Weather has been awesome in DC area, but rain is predicted every day of the 4 we're on the trail. </p>